Proximal tibia fracture fixed with an intermedullay nail
Tibia Fracture Study - IMPRESS
This study looks at two types of surgical treatments and hopes to answer the question: which is the best way to surgically treat a fractured tibia (i.e. broken shin bone)?
To learn more about the best surgical treatment of tibia fractures, participants in this study will be assigned by chance (randomized) to receive one of the following two procedures: One treatment uses long nails (metal rod) to hold the bone in place and the second treatment involves using a plate and screws. Both techniques to fix the bone are routinely used by surgeons to fix broken legs.
Both procedures being studied are used routinely at medical centers in North America and use FDA approved devices. After the procedure is randomly assigned, all patients in the study will receive the same medical and surgical treatment that a person would receive outside the study.
Patients enrolled in the study will be asked to complete 3 questionnaires at the time of discharge from the hospital and during follow-up appointments. There are generally 4 standard follow-up clinic visits. They occur at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months after surgery. This study will take place over a two year period. Click here to download the questionnaires.
Proximal tibia fracture fixed with a locking plate